FOCUS AREA
Grants Info
The Trust does this by partnering with local people and their organisations to build strong, vibrant, safe and prosperous communities that have more social and economic equality than in the past. It supports community-driven initiatives through grantmaking, capacity building and other activities.
FOCUS AREA
Grants Info
The Trust does this by partnering with local people and their organisations to build strong, vibrant, safe and prosperous communities that have more social and economic equality than in the past. It supports community-driven initiatives through grantmaking, capacity building and other activities.
The Trust will give priority to community organisations that focuses on the following activities:
Enterprise Development
The development of small businesses with a particular focus on Britstown, Philipstown and Hanover.
Youth Education and Life Skills
Social Development
The trust funds local food projects supporting children and seniors, prioritizing locally grown/sourced food. Grants are awarded via competitive application.
Tertiary Education and
Skills Development
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Youth Support and Community Resilience
Grantmaking Process Guide
Below is a guideline as to how the grantmaking process works:
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Call for Applications Open — September
Call for grant applications open in September.
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Call for Applications Closes — October
Call for grant applications closes in October.
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Due Diligence — November to January
During November to January, the due diligence process is done for the grant applications received.
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Trustee Approval — February
Trustees approve grants at the February board of trustees meeting.
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Notifications Sent — March
Successful applicants are notified via e-mail during March.
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First Payment Made
The first payments are made when the signed agreement and all required documents have been received by the Trust.
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Subsequent Payments
Subsequent payments will be made on the submission of the required reports and site visits.
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Grant Closed
Grants are closed when the Trust receives the required reports.
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After several community engagements and research, four focus areas have been identified:
The Trustees have identified the following key focus areas which are in alignment with Trust Deed activities.
Funding local food projects for children (daycare/schools) and seniors, prioritizing remote areas and food supply chain development.
Community-based initiatives focused on child healthcare (eye care, oral hygiene, hearing, etc) in partnership with companies.
Bursary, skills, and enterprise development support in farming, fisheries, and tourism, with a particular focus on young people.
Funds wheelchair provision, maintenance, and reuse for physically impaired persons, with links to value chain enterprise development where possible.
Apply Now
For your application to be considered, please complete both the Grant Application form and Indicator Form and submit only to the email address provided below:
funding@sibonailangatrust.co.za
INSIGHT
Grant Allocations
Since 2014, when the De Aar Solar Power plant started operating, the Trust has received R180 million. The total amount paid to settle loans was R54 million, leaving R126 million to be spent on community development projects, setting up the Trust, and the operational programmes of the Trust. Below are links which illustrates how dividends were used to pay the debt. All debt was paid up in December 2019.